Arrived in Paris!
12 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Arrived in the Eurostar station, Gare Du Nord. After exiting the Chunnel, saw huge farmlands most of the way. The small villages looked very quaint. We saw the not so nice area of Paris on our ride toEn savoir plus
Crepes and coffee
12 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
For an afternoon break in Paris, crepes and coffee at a sidewalk cafe. The coffee came in a tiny cup and was very strong.
Eiffel Tower
12 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
What a magnificent structure! We can't believe how big this city is! Very densely populated. They view from the second deck was breath- taking. We didn't go all the way to the top. It would have beenEn savoir plus
View from the Eiffel Tower
12 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
What a view!
Hotel De Ville
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
When it came to buildings, the French did everything big and grand. This is the City Administration Building. Originally completed in 1357. Reconstructed in 1892. Our tour guide, Dennis, wasEn savoir plus
Notre Dame Cathedral
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Very beautiful cathedral. It's amazing how they could build something like this with such artistry and pecision in the 1200's.
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Pictures just don't do it justice. We could have taken hundreds of pictures in there. Stunning!
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
More pics from inside.
Notre Dame Cathedral
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
More pics!
French Pastries
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Yum!!
Arc de Triomphe
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We did just a drive-by of this on the way to the Seine River cruise.
Eiffel Tower photo op
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Stopped here on our way to the Seinne River cruise.
Seinne River Cruise
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
There was so much to see on this cruise. Even though it was cool and windy, it was fun. The first picture with the gold flame is a memorial over the tunnel where Princess Di was killed.
Seinne River Cruise
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
More pics from the boat.
Seinne River Cruise
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
And more pics...
Palace of Versailles
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We aren't sure which adjectives to use for this place: grand, opulant, over-the-top, insane, gaudy... Louis the 14th, 15th and 16th had way too big egos!
Palace of Versailles
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
More pics of outside the palace.
Palace of Versailles
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Pics from inside the castle. Our guide, Denis, made it so much more interesting.
Palace of Versailles
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
More inside pics.
Palace of Versailles
13 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
In the courtyard.
The Louvre
14 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ☀️ 39 °F
We spent about three hours here and didn't even make a dent in everything on display. This place is massive! Here are pictures of it from the outside.
The Louvre
14 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
There were hundreds of Christian paintings, sculptures and artifacts on display. My favorite is the wall sculpture of Christ praying in the garden. There is an angel presenting a cup to him while HeEn savoir plus
The Louvre
14 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
More art. The first sculpture of the crowned head is over 2000 years old. I see that my level of ability is at about this skill level. :)
The Louvre
14 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
It was crazy crowded around the Mona Lisa. Just a few feet away, a crowd of Japanese people were taking pictures of a cute American baby. The head on a platter is John the Baptist.
Birthday dinner in Paris!
14 octobre 2015, France ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
What a wonderful way to celebrate Suzanne's birthday than at a Parisian restaurant! She had real creme brulee.
